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DIY Mirror Knock Off

March 5, 2011

The “Eagan” knock off mirror.diy eagan knock off mirror

eagan knock off mirror
Sorry Pottery Barn, I wasn’t about to pay $250 plus shipping for your gorgeous mirror

(no longer available)

I made mine for a total cost of about $90.
And mine is bigger, 15 mirrors versus their 9.

diy beveled mirror
diy multi paneled beveled mirror

 

The space behind our dining table needed some light.
dining room wall before
dining room wall after
Mirrors work wonders!
My inspiration came from Layla at The Lettered Cottage.  She has a great tutorial here.
And Brook from Being Brook has another tutorial here.
Here’s how I made the mirror:
I loosely followed Layla and Brook’s steps above except I stained my wood with Minwax special walnut.
I applied one coat of stain before constructing, here’s the frame ready for the second coat of stain:
how to make a multi paneled mirror
Close up of corner, I used 3/4″ screen moulding.
Around the edges I used 1″ x 1/4″ flat moulding turned on it’s side:
(this will hide the hanging piece on the back and create depth off the wall)
building a mirror frame
Cleaned glue and sanded, then applied the second coat of stain:
stain on mirror frame
On the back I used a French cleat attached to a 1×4 (which is glued and screwed on from the front):
french cleat on back
This cleat can hold up to 200 pounds and mirror gets heavy!
All done and on the wall.
beveled mirror in kitchen

 

beveled mirror reflects family room

 

mirror reflects family room
diy beveled mirror family room

 

diy mirror in kitchen
A nice addition to the kitchen.

 

diy mirror dining space
One last before and after:
dining space beforedining space after
Worth the work.
diy eagan knock off beveled mirror

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  1. Brook says

    March 5, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Gorgeous!! I love how big it is. You did a wonderful job!

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  2. Sweetened by Kagi says

    March 5, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    You did a great job! Thank you for sharing your creativity with everyone 🙂

    Reply
  3. Holly Austin says

    March 7, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    This is gorgeous, I'm loving it!

    Reply
  4. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Wow, Jaime, that looks amazing!!! The beveled (sp?) glass makes it look realllly sharp. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Kim @ Second Time Furniture says

    March 7, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    That is amazing and so much cooler than PB!!!! Looks great in your dining room!

    Reply
  6. Becolorful says

    March 7, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    That is so great looking. A little push with the power tools and I think I could do it. 🙂
    I was intrigued by your thumbnail. A good photo will always draw me in.
    Pam @ BeColorful

    Reply
  7. Dixie Delights says

    March 7, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I can't believe you made this! My mother just said this weekend she wanted the same one from PB but yours is better 🙂 I just tagged you as a stylish blogger …
    http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2011/03/stylish-blogger.html

    Reply
  8. Brandy and Fam says

    March 7, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    This looks like a lot of work, but it was definitely worth it. I love mirrors (have them in practically every room of my house). Great project and great blog. I'm new and love it!

    Reply
  9. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    March 7, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    What a great metamorphosis! Well done.

    I am having a hilarious Linky party with prizes this Wednesday. Details are on my blog today.
    I hope you'll join in on the fun.

    Reply
  10. Erin says

    March 7, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I love this idea! I found your blog at the DIY Showoff. You have such great ideas and I'm your newest follower! I'd love it if you'd follow me back: http://stillwaterstory.blogspot.com/
    Again, you did a fantastic job with this mirror! I love recreating overly priced items for less! 🙂

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  11. FancieStrands says

    March 7, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Fabulous! This is great looking. I need something behind my bed and this is so different. I love it. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Visiting and following via Made by you Mondays".

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  12. Kimmy says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Gorgeous!! I love what it added to the space and you just can't beat that price savings! I love knocking off PB, they give some great inspiration!

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  13. The DIY Show Off says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Jaime – it's stunning! I've always wanted to DIY this mirror. You did a fantastic job! I love it!

    Thank you so much for sharing your hard work and creativity in the DIY Project Parade! 😉

    Roeshel

    Reply
  14. Robin says

    March 9, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    What a change a few mirros can make! I love your take on a Pottery Barn favorite of mine. Very well done!

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  15. Joy @ Thrifty Parsonage Living says

    March 10, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Gorgeous! What a great PB knockoff!

    Reply
  16. Julie says

    March 10, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    I;m running out of room! I love the look but no more space!
    juliesfreshperspectives.blogspot.com

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  17. Catherine @ peace love sweater says

    March 10, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Seriously! This is beautiful – I am so inspired! I've been looking at that mirror for months and it never would have occurred to me that I could make one. I absolutely love it and am gonna put this on my to do list! You never know it might actually happen….

    Love, love, love it!

    Reply
  18. Martina says

    March 10, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    You did such a great job on the mirror. I like it more then PB!!

    Reply
  19. Judy says

    March 11, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    You really did such an amazing job on the mirror. I have been a follower for a while. I would love for you to come and check out my blog and follow me back at http://www.diybydesign.blogspot,com. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  20. Steve W. says

    March 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    That turned out fabulous! I'm bookmarking this in case I get up the guts to try it!

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  21. Mikalah says

    March 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    So pretty! I'm dying to make one of those mirrors. I love that they mimic a window and just bounce the light around. It really brightens up your kitchen even more!

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  22. Sommer says

    March 11, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Jamie I'm totaly dumbfounded. This is FABULOUS! Great idea! I would be delighted if you would link this to my VIP party today! http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/03/vip-party-6.html

    Cheers!
    Sommer

    Reply
  23. Rachel Nicole says

    March 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I LOVE it!! I'm definately going to put it on my list! what a great idea!

    Reply
  24. Lucy Designs says

    March 12, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    very nice!!

    Reply
  25. Cozy Home Scenes says

    March 12, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    I like your larger version better than the original. The large size looks more in scale with the multiple mirrors. Very creative!

    Reply
  26. Claire says

    March 12, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    M is for marvelous-so love your mirror-I'm a follower!!

    Reply
  27. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    March 13, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Fabulous!! I have always loved this mirror at PB but not the price. Thanks for the inspiration.
    xo,
    Sherry

    Reply
  28. The DIY Show Off says

    March 13, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Hi Jaime – just a head's up. I'm including a link to your project in this weeks' DIY highlights. 🙂

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Roeshel

    Reply
  29. Kate @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating says

    March 13, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Great job! I'm featuring you on Flaunt it Friday, please stop by and grab an I was featured button if you'd like. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Becca says

    March 14, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    This is fabulous! Thanks for sharing this beautiful mirror! Love it. Becca

    http://www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

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  31. jandjhome says

    March 17, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    This is amazing. Beautiful and I love the price tag!

    Reply
  32. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

    March 18, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Hi, Jaime! First, I'm now a follower. Second, I featured this mirror knock off in my Recognition Day Thursday post and you can view it at http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2011/03/recognition-day-thursday-mirror-for-sho.html. Great job on the mirror!

    Reply
  33. Holly says

    March 24, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Awesome, Jaime! I'm so glad you were finally able to get all the mirrors. I've seen this done with just regular mirrors, and it's nice, but the beveled edges really make the difference. Good work!

    Reply
  34. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    March 27, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    gorgeous!! i like your version better than the original!

    Reply
  35. m e g a n says

    March 29, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I love these mirrors!

    Meg

    Reply
  36. Crystal (theweekendhomemaker.com) says

    March 29, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I'm in love with that Pottery Barn mirror and think yours looks just ask good as the real deal!

    Reply

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